But
this was as the devil would have it. Then stood forth he, Mr. Ill-
pause, that Diabolus brought with him, who was his orator; and he
addressed himself to speak to the town of Mansoul; the tenour of
whose speech here follows:-
'Gentlemen,' quoth he, 'it is my master's happiness that he has
this day a quiet and teachable auditory; and it is hoped by us that
we shall prevail with you not to cast off good advice. My master
has a very great love for you; and although, as he very well knows,
that he runs the hazard of the anger of King Shaddai, yet love to
you will make him do more than that. Nor doth there need that a
word more should be spoken to confirm for truth what he hath said;
there is not a word but carries with it self-evidence in its
bowels; the very name of the tree may put an end to all controversy
in this matter. I therefore, at this time, shall only add this
advice to you, under and by the leave of my lord;' (and with that
he made Diabolus a very low congee;) 'consider his words, look on
the tree and the promising fruit thereof; remember also that yet
you know but little, and that this is the way to know more: and if
your reasons be not conquered to accept of such good counsel, you
are not the men that I took you to be.
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